OROUA DOWNS SPORTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3909, 21 February 1929, Page 3

OROUA DOWNS SPORTS.

SUCCESSFUL MEETING. The Oroua Downs Sports Club meeting was held on Messrs Stratford’s grounds at Oroud Downs yesterday in ideal weather. The meeting was most successful from every point of view and the attendance, despite the many counter-attractions which clashed with the event, was almost a record. The meeting was conducted in a most expeditious manner by a capable committee who are ttf be heartily congratulated on the success of the sports, and in this connection a special word of 'praise is due to the work of the secretary (Mr. R. Gates). The grounds are ideally appointed for sports and ample shade is afforded patrons for picnicing. The Foxton Silver Band was in attendance and provided a tniuch appreciated programme of 1 music. 'The day was unmarred by any serious accident and concluded with a well-patronis-ed dance in the Oroua Doiwns hall. The various events resulted as follows: — HORSE EVENTS. Maiden Pony Leaping, 14.2 and under. (First 3 guineas, second 1 guinea):— G. Robinson’s Missie (Levin) 1, J. Barber’s Bess (Foxton) 2, J. Scott’s Buster (Oroua Downs) and Miss G. McFarlane’s Twilight (Levin)' (tie) 3. Also' competed:—J. Procter (Kitty), T. Scott (Some Girl), IT. Rivers jnr. (Lady Lena), M. Funnell (Ladylike), H. Rivers jnr. (Perfection), G. Lamb (Silver), W. J. McDowell (Black {Prince), K. Carter (Toby),, G. Hines (Maori), M. Kerehana (Moutere). Maiden Hunters’ Competition, 11 stone and over. (First cup value 5 guineas and 2 guineas cash, second 2 guineas, third 1 guinea): — J. D. Slmith’s Monarch (Kakariki) 1, R. Scott’s Otauru Kid (Oroua Downs) 2, Miss G. McFarlane’s Twilight (Levin) 3. Also competed: L. Johnston (Doyleston), T. Locke (Cliarmaine), M. E. Wiood (Shadow), J. J. Waller (Obey), C. Robinson (Missie), M. Robinson (Silver King), W. Slack (Altea), W. Hines (lee dream), T. Paki (Napier), H. M. Blundon (Waitangi), J. Procter (Lad). Open Pony Leaping, 14.2 and under. (First Messrs Goldfinch and Cousins’ cup value £lO 10s Od, second 2 guineas):— T. F. Iwikau’s Toko (Halcombe) 1, A. Osborne’s Robin (Glen Oroua) 2, R. Scott’s Acme (Oroua Downs) 3, Also competed: B. Reeve (Black Darling), j. Barber (Bess), M. Robinson (Silver King), C. Robinson (Missie)j T. F. Iwikau (Tamahine and Tamaroa), G. Lamb (Silver), W. J. McDowell (The Whippet), W. J. McDowell (Trixy), K. Carter (Toby), H. M. Blundon (Tarakina), J. Proctor (Kitty), M. Karehana (Moutere), W. Hines (Maori), M. Scott (Little Wonder),. Miss McFarlane (Twilight), B. Crowe (Jess). Open Hunters’ Competition, 11.7 and over. (First: Cup donated by Mr. J. ( F. McKelvie and 5 guineas cash, second 3 guineas, third 1

guinea) J. J, Waller’s Frisco Jack (Aiwapuni) 1, G. D. 'Smith's Monarch (Tokoriki) 2, J. D. Slmith’s Silver King and J. Q. Cameron’s Tel-el-So'ba (Oroua Downs) (tie) 3. Also competed: IP. Reihana (Bluebird), J. Barber .(Bess), Mrs. C. Xi- Pearson (Padmore), J. Barber (Bonnie), j. J. Waller (Scrap Iron), M. E. Wgfid (Gay Willie) ,W. Scott (Gladeye), J. Taylor (Kit), G. Vickers (Tikorangi), J. Proctor (Lad), Miss M. J. Stewart (Gentleman Jack). Walk and trot, 1\ miles. , (First 3 guineas, second 1 guinea): — A Grammar’s Silverside Lass (Bainesse ) 1, J. H. Brigg’s Silver Ribbon (Te Horo) 2, A. Day’s Van Blue (Longburn) 3. Also competed: W. Slack (Rosemary) and B. Galloway (Darkie). Apple Bobbing race. (First 2 guineas, second 10/6): — First heat: M. Robinson’s Silver King (Levin) 1, R. Scott’s Otaura Kid (Oroua Downs) 2; second heat: K. McKelvie’s 'Miss Nelson (Carnarvon) 1, W. Scott’s Arihina (Oroua Downs) 2. Pinal: W. Scott’s Arihina 1, R. Scott’s Otaura Kid 2. Polo Bending. (First 1 guinea, second 10/6): — W. J. McDowell’s Trixy (Oroua Downs) 1, J. Proctor’s Kitty (Levin) 2, W. Osborne’s Robin (Oroua Downs) 3. Also competed: M. Karehana (Tony), Blundell (Trixy), J. Osborne* (Robin), Lock (Charmaine), T. Scott (So'me Girl). Leaping Competition, steeplechase style, 11 stone and over. (First Messrs Collinson and Son’s cup value filo 10s Od, 2nd 3 guineas, 3rd 1 guinea): — J. Barber’s Bonnie (Foxton) 1, L. Johnston’s Foenvan (Foxton) 2, J. J. Waller’s Frisco Madk (Awapuni) "" 3. Also competed: Mrs. F. C. Pearson (Padmore), Miss F. Smith (The Curragh), W. Slack ( —), M. Karehana (Thermios), J. J. Waller (Scrap Iron), W. Scott (Glad Eye), J. Cameron (Tel-el-Soba). Wlalk, Trot arid Gallop. (First 2 guineas, 2nd 10/6): — T. Scott’s Arahina (Oroua Downs) 1, Miss F. Smith’s The Curragh (Rongotea) 2. Also competed: H. J. Waller (Lady Allwin), J. JL. Andrews (Pot), B. Crowe (Nigger). Novelty Trot, 1\ miles. (First 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea): — J. H. Brigg’s Silver Ribbon (Te Horo) 1, A. Day’s Van Blue (Awapuni) 2.

Also competed: W. Slack (Rosemary), A. Grammar (Silver Lass). Thread the needle: —R. Scott 1, \Y. J. Sexton 2, W. Scott 3. Also competed: J. L. Andrew, T. Scott, Reeves, and B. Crowe. Hunters’ Consolation, catch weights. (First 4 guineas, second 1 guinea): — Miss Stewart’s Gentleman Jack (Levin) 1, M. E. Woods, Gay Willie 2, G. Smith’s Monarch (Kakariki) 3. Also competed: J. L. Andrew, J. Proctor, L. Johnston, J. Taylor, Locks, C. Robinson, F. C. Pearson, J. Barber, J. Vickers, H. M. Blundon, P. Reihana. Walk and Gallop, ponies 14.2 and under. (First 2 guineas, second 1 guinea):— H. Blundon (Waitangi) 1, J. Hori (Hori) 2. Also competed: Miss D. Reeve,. M. Funnell, H. Rivers jnr., M. Karehana, M. Robinson, Miss F. Smith, B. Crowe. Tilting: R. McKelvie (Carnarvon) and R. Scott (Oroua Downs) tie 1. ATHLETIC EVENTS. 100yds. Maiden race. (Ist £1 10/-, 2nd 10/-) : L. Moffatt (Oroua Downs) 1, M. Moffatt, (Oroua Downs) 2, W. J. Leighton, 3. Also started: R. D. Knight and M. Eglington. 100yds. open. (Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 15/-): R. Ball 9yds. (Foxton) 1, E. Ingram Byds. ■ (Bulls) 2, W. Gimblett Giyds. (Mangawhata) 3. Also started: W. J. Leighton, L. and M. Moffatt. A close finish. The local runner, R. Ball, ran a great race and was a popular winner. Hop, step and julmp. (Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/6): — JM. Williams 1, J. Preston 2. Also competed: M. Griffen,.and Wells. High Jump. (Trophies: Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/6): — M. Moffatt (Oroua Downs) 1, M. Griffin (Rangiotu) 2.

Also competed: W. J. Leighton, J. Preston, K. Wells, M. Williams. 220yds. handicap. (Trophies: Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea, 3rd 10/6) : W. Gimblett (Rangiotu) 1, L. Moffatt (Oroua Downs) 2, E. Ingram (Bulls) 3. Tug'-of-war, five aside. (£2 10s). Himatangi team (Gardner, Stratford, A. and L. Sexton, A. Thoinipson 1, Maoris 2. Speed judging: —V. Bird 1, L. Hunter 2. Tilting: —R. McKelvie (Carnarvon) 1, R. Scott (Oroua Downs) 2. The sheep guessing competition was won by E. J. Boyd (1441b5.), the actual weight of the sheep being l46H'hs. A baby show attracted good entries anti resulted as follows: — Under G months: Mrs. M. J. MeKelvie’s baby 1, Kelvin Robinson 2; six to 12 months: Mary Legg 1, Jack Cowdrey 2; 12 to 18 months: \\. Bird 1, N. Niehollsi 2; 18 months to 2 years: Malvina Evans 1, Beryl Denars 2. Special prizes for twins were awarded as follows .Jim and Ray Harris 1, Noel and Eric Procter 2. In the steeplechase event J. J. Waller’s horse fell at a hurdle and the rider received a nasty knock on the head from the amtna_l’s hoof. Fortunately Mr. Waller was not seriously injured 'but was incapacitated for the remainder of the day. During the afternojon .'the trophies were presented to the winners by Mesdames J. F. McKelvie, and A. J. Phillips, while the President of the Club (Mr. J. Cameron) congratulated the winners on their success.